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Fasteners can be found, used, and applied in a variety of fields, ranging from industrial to manufacturing to the military and in business. Fasteners literally make up and contribute to the foundation that holds many of the buildings and mechanisms that we use every day. And while fasteners are very common, there are many distinct variations, the differences of which are important to understand (particularly for those working in aviation manufacturing and in the supply chain sectors). To put it simple, a fastener refers to a type of mechanical component used to fasten or tighten two or multiple pieces so as to form one cohesive piece. Fasteners can be applied on many different items including machinery, equipment, vehicles, ships, railways, bridges, etc. The different types of fasteners are categorized by performance, specifications, serialization, etc. In this guide, we will explore a few basic types of fasteners.

A Bearing is a machine element used to guide motion and minimize friction between moving parts. They typically provide either free linear movement for a moving part or free rotation around a stationary axis. Bearings are classified in three ways: the directions of the forces applied to the bearing, the type of friction it experiences, or the type of rolling contact. This blog will explain the main classifications of bearings and what makes each of them unique.

The Timken Company is a global industrial leader with a growing portfolio of high-quality engineered bearings and power transmission product brands. With over a century of knowledge and innovation behind them, Timken remains committed to improving the reliability and efficiency of global industries that help move technology forward. Timken does this in a variety of ways. They help with NASA in their mission to Mars, collaborate with renewable-energy companies to power the world’s largest wind turbines, and partner with engineers to include global transportation, including drilling the longest rail tunnel in the world. With over 25 brands under the Timken name, the company continues to grow and meet the dynamic needs of the global market.

In the aviation and mechanical market, there are many types of electric motor ball bearings as well as roller bearings. Most electric engines in mechanical offices comprise a moving component course, either metal balls or roller heading. In this article, we will look at these various sorts of orientation and fixing strategies that can help in the aeronautical and IT hardware space.

Bearings are in use throughout aircraft, automobiles, and marine craft. As such, they are subject to extreme conditions that, over time, can wear them down and eventually lead to failure. Factors such as fatigue, contamination, brinelling, misalignment, lubrication failure, and more can all be causes of bearing of failure. This blog will explore the two main causes of bearing failure - fatigue and contamination - how to identify them, and what causes them.

From automobiles to aircraft, many vehicle components utilize bearings for their provided benefits. Flanged ball bearings are specific bearing designs for ball bearings, featuring an extension or lip on the outer ring that aids in mounting and positioning of the bearing within the assembly. Ball bearings are typically implemented within a system to reduce friction from rotation, as well as bear radial and axial loads. Flanged type ball bearings in particular are then used when the bearing needs to be locked in place and bear axial loads without being moved.

When assembling and maintaining an aircraft, every part and component must have high quality, performance, and integrity. Beyond the wings and engines, even small aircraft hardware and fasteners such as bolts, nuts, and washers have to meet very high standards to withstand the various stressors that they are subjected to on a daily basis. On a single Boeing 777 alone, there are approximately one million fasteners installed to hold the aircraft together and protect parts. Each of these hardware pieces has to ensure safe operation of the aircraft, thus selecting the correct bolts, nuts, and washers for an aircraft is critical. In this blog, we will give a short description of each of these hardware pieces, and their functionality for an aircraft.

Every single aircraft that takes flight each day is held together by an ensemble of tiny fasteners such as nuts, bolts, and screws. In an industry like aviation, where only the highest quality workmanship is tolerated, fasteners play a critical role in the performance of a machine. The average passenger jet has tens of thousands of fasteners among its parts. While not one of the more technologically marvelous components, fasteners are integral in the safe flight of an aircraft.

In the cockpit of an aircraft, there are three different instrumentation systems, those which are the flight instrumentation systems, navigational instruments, and the engine instruments. The engine instruments play a pivotal role in the aircraft as they (particularly the gas turbine engines) are the indicators of temperature and fuel flow, along with engine speed. Below you can find a detailed outline of the various components that there are among engine instruments.

When procuring parts for aircraft, there are many standards that may define a part’s upholding of various requirements set by different authorities. A Technical Standard Order, or TSO, is a type certificate that refers to a part that meets a minimum performance standard that has been set out by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is to be used on civil aircraft.